Wheel Storage DIY project

[Brad B.]

I tend to have a lot of extra wheels lying around and since I just purchased a new wheel and tire set for the Mini I needed to construct another wheel holder. I made an identical one a couple years ago and it has worked extremely well. It takes up little room and is easily movable.

I thought I would list the parts needed if anyone has the need for similar storage.

1. One 3/4" x 24" particle board or plywood board. Home Depot has 24" pre-cut circles which work perfect. $3.79 (Note: this size board will work on wheels/tires up to 19")

2. Four heavy duty ball bearing swivel castors. 2" diameter wheels. $3.89 ea.

3. Sixteen 1" x 1/4" round headed bolts with nuts and lock washers. $.88 a 4-pack.

4. Exterior paint of your choice.

Construction couldn't be easier. Place the castors equal distant apart on the outside of the circular board. Mark the holes in the base and drill out with a 1/4" drill bit. Then on the top side of the board, use a 1/2" drill bit to countersink the holes a bit. Do this so the heads of the bolts are below the resting surface of the board and do not put indentations in the tires.

Next, paint the board top and bottom. Finally, bolt the castors in place using the nuts and lockwashers facing downward. You're done!

I also like to seperate the wheels with sheets of cardboard.

Hope this project appeals to someone in need!

[MSOsr]

EXCELLENT!

[Dean]

Great idea! (will copy soon)

[Jimmy Buffit]

Cheap. Creative. Logical. I guess I some shopping to do.

Well Done!

Jim

[bjwebster]

I use square pieces of wood with wheels for my wheels, but the circles certainly do look slick. I like the cardboard between the wheels, i might just have to cut some cardboard circles!

[Pats300zx]

Wow...awesome.

I see a weekend project in my future

[4DSC]

Someday when I get my garage, I will remember you Brad (and this idea)!

[rnbradford]

I really like this idea. I have a set of R-compound autocross tires that I need to store in the garage. This is a perfect way to do it. However, I've got a question. The experts say that tires should be stored inside a garbage bag. That is obviously not going to look good. Any ideas (like a plastic barrel or something) that could be used to keep the tires in the dark, could be placed on the DIY project, and wouldn't cost a fortune? Thanks for the idea.
Richard

[geekysteve]

Brad, you need to check out these things called "Tire Totes" - they're really cool bags for your tires that can be reused. I saw them at SEMA in 2003 and was really impressed with them... they're a great idea, and they're inexpensive - like $14 for 2.

I wrote a little article on them which you can see here (at Roadfly).

I'd think those totes would work perfectly on your caster system.

[jimwh]

Here's an additional idea!

You can also use locking casters (or at least one) if you don't have a perfectly level garage (like Brad apparently has!! )

Great project !!!

[Brad B.]

Originally posted by geekysteve
Brad, you need to check out these things called "Tire Totes" - they're really cool bags for your tires that can be reused. I saw them at SEMA in 2003 and was really impressed with them... they're a great idea, and they're inexpensive - like $14 for 2.

I wrote a little article on them which you can see here (at Roadfly).

I'd think those totes would work perfectly on your caster system.

Those are pretty cool. I use the same thing to protect expensive bicycle wheels. I should have thought of this!

Plus, I can take them to the track and people will think I have Formula 1 tire warmers! PSYCHE!!!!!